The Works of Dr. Jonathan Swift ...G. Hamilton, J. Balfour, & L. Hunter, 1757 - 2984 pages |
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Page vi
... leaft interefting , is inferted in Mr. Hawkefworth's relation . As Mrs Pilkington in her Memoirs has tranf- mitted to us fome little incidents in the Doctor's conver- fation and domeftic life , not unentertaining , an abridge- ment of ...
... leaft interefting , is inferted in Mr. Hawkefworth's relation . As Mrs Pilkington in her Memoirs has tranf- mitted to us fome little incidents in the Doctor's conver- fation and domeftic life , not unentertaining , an abridge- ment of ...
Page xi
... leaft fervice to his family and friends . But , in the hidft of this diftrefsful fituation , as if it was ordained that no in- cident should bereave mankind of fuch a genius , Sir William Temple ( whofe lady was related to Dr Swift's ...
... leaft fervice to his family and friends . But , in the hidft of this diftrefsful fituation , as if it was ordained that no in- cident should bereave mankind of fuch a genius , Sir William Temple ( whofe lady was related to Dr Swift's ...
Page xxi
... leaft notice of Mr Swift * . His petition and dedication were equally neglected † ; and after a fruit- lefs attendance at court , which probably increased the aufterity of his temper , he accepted an invitation of the Earl of Berkeley ...
... leaft notice of Mr Swift * . His petition and dedication were equally neglected † ; and after a fruit- lefs attendance at court , which probably increased the aufterity of his temper , he accepted an invitation of the Earl of Berkeley ...
Page xxvii
... leaft advances . I am inclined however to think , that having ob- ferved her to be a delightful girl , and of a genius quick and lively he had given her fome inftructions for the improvement of her mind in thofe happy years of ductility ...
... leaft advances . I am inclined however to think , that having ob- ferved her to be a delightful girl , and of a genius quick and lively he had given her fome inftructions for the improvement of her mind in thofe happy years of ductility ...
Page xxxviii
... leaft apt to defpond , be confeffed to me , that uttering his mind to me gave him cafe . " [ Let . to Stella , March 4. 1710. ] D. S. p . 318 . The miniftry feem not to regard them ; yet one of them in confidence told me , that there ...
... leaft apt to defpond , be confeffed to me , that uttering his mind to me gave him cafe . " [ Let . to Stella , March 4. 1710. ] D. S. p . 318 . The miniftry feem not to regard them ; yet one of them in confidence told me , that there ...
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